Public schools in Sanger, CA
14 open public schools with an address in Sanger, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,832
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.9:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Sanger public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Sanger, CA: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,832 students, an average of 631 per school. The largest campus is Sanger High (2,426 students), and the largest elementary school is Fairmont Elementary (744).
Every listed school belongs to Sanger Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 73% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Sanger
Elementary schools in Sanger
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville Elementary Sanger Unified · Magnet | KG–08 | 409 | 21.2:1 | |
| Fairmont Elementary Sanger Unified | KG–08 | 744 | 22.2:1 | |
| Jackson Elementary Sanger Unified | KG–06 | 374 | 22.6:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Sanger Unified | KG–06 | 488 | 23.3:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Sanger Unified | KG–06 | 505 | 18.8:1 | |
| Madison Elementary Sanger Unified | KG–06 | 408 | 25.2:1 | |
| Ronald W. Reagan Elementary Sanger Unified | KG–06 | 472 | 23.1:1 | |
| Sanger Academy Charter Sanger Unified · Charter | KG–08 | 609 | 21.3:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary Sanger Unified | KG–06 | 448 | 27:1 |
Middle schools in Sanger
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Academic Middle Sanger Unified | 07–08 | 1,539 | 23.5:1 |
High schools in Sanger
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Day Sanger Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 34 | 5.1:1 | |
| Kings River High (Continuation) Sanger Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 89 | 16.2:1 | |
| Sanger High Sanger Unified | 09–12 | 2,426 | 23.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sanger
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallmark Academy Sanger Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 287 | 23.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.7%
- Hispanic78.9%
- Black0.6%
- Asian6.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Sanger schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,832 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sanger
How many public schools are in Sanger, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Sanger: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,832 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sanger?
All listed public schools with an address in Sanger belong to Sanger Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Sanger?
Sanger High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sanger, with 2,426 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sanger?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Sanger are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Sanger Academy Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sanger schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sanger public schools is 22.9:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Sanger guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities